Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Raleigh

Executive Director

Katharine Augustine, LMFT

Katharine Augustine is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, having earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pfeiffer University in 2014. In her clinical work, Katharine has experience in community mental health and outpatient therapy settings, as well as higher levels of care. Prior to her work at Pasadena Villa, she served as the Assistant Director and co-creator of the adolescent intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs at Bright Path Behavioral Health.

Katharine brings a warm authenticity to her clinical and organizational leadership, which allows her to create an environment of safety and empowerment for both patients and staff. She takes a human-first approach to the provision of mental health care, centering the patient as the expert of their own experience. She is skilled at providing clinical supervision from a systemic perspective, while also drawing on her training in multiple evidence-based models of treatment.

Board-Certified Psychiatrist Attending

Muhammad Saeed, MD

Over the years, Dr. Saeed has served in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient, and consultation/liaison services. He has been serving at a local psychiatric hospital as a Clinical Director of Geriatric Services since 2012. His primary focus is helping individuals who are struggling with a persistent and serious mental illness to the functional recovery. Additionally, Dr. Saeed has been providing transcranial magnetic stimulation, which addressed treatment-resistant depression, at several treatment locations in the triangle area. His areas of interest include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and cognitive disorders. Dr. Saeed is board certified in adult and geriatric psychiatry by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He completed adult psychiatry training at the University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center in 2007 where he also served as a Chief Resident. He further completed his geriatric psychiatry fellowship at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial program. In 2008, Dr. Saeed relocated to North Carolina and served in the psychiatry department of ECU at Brody School of Medicine as the assistant professor until 2012. Dr. Saeed also shares his mental health knowledge with others by conducting seminars through Eastern and Wake County AHEC.

Board-Certified Psychiatrist Attending

Abdul Khalid, MD

Dr. Khalid is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over a decade of experience. Dr. Khalid completed his adult psychiatric residency at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens Village and post-doctoral residency fellow at New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York. Dr. Khalid has been working for the state of North Carolina since 2009. Over the years, Dr. Khalid has served in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient and outpatient services. Since 2019, Dr. Khalid has been the Chief Medical Officer at an inpatient facility. Dr. Khalid’s areas of interest include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. Dr. Khalid believes that honesty, integrity, and a healthy perspective are essential components of leading a happy life.

Art Therapist

Greylyn Owens, ATR

Greylyn Owens graduated with a masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Transpersonal Art Therapy from Naropa University in Boulder Colorado. Greylyn is passionate about supporting individuals by creating a space to explore, create, reflect and connect in therapy. Grounded in a contemplative mindful approach, she uses a holistic and non-judgmental view. Art Therapy is for EVERYONE! Art therapy is a combination of psychotherapy and art making. The combination of these two worlds promotes healing on a cognitive, somatic, and unconscious terrain. The information the body holds on an unconscious level is expressed through the art. The connection between the mind and body is where the work can begin in a therapeutic setting. Providing space for these images to unfold and present themself is the essence of art therapy. Art Therapy (much like other therapies) can be a powerful tool in healing and also carries the potential to bring up uncomfortable feelings. Greylyn encourages clients to share openly about what is coming up for them as a part of the therapeutic journey.

Therapist

Mallory Lane, MSW, LCSWA

Mallory is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, having earned her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees from North Carolina State University. Mallory has professional experience working in both the criminal justice and child welfare systems as an advocate for vulnerable individuals and families. In her most recent clinical work, Mallory was a clinical team lead for a community-based non-profit that focused on both intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health services. In this role, Mallory was serving high-risk children and families by providing both individual and family therapeutic and case management services. Mallory is skilled in crisis response and de-escalation techniques that allow her to focus on a preventative approach versus reactive intervention.

Mallory is dedicated to open collaboration with her clients from beginning to end to ensure quality and continuity of care. Mallory brings a person-centered approach to her treatment by focusing on both the client and the family system. Mallory is committed to a trauma informed approach through her vast experience working with multi-stress families who have experienced acute, chronic, and complex trauma. Mallory utilizes several therapeutic modalities with her clients to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Mallory is passionate about providing authentic, candid, and solution focused therapy to empower and assist client’s in reaching their full potential. Mallory is a strong advocate for dismantling the stigma that surrounds mental health and she strives to provide a safe and supportive space that welcomes the many vulnerabilities of the shared human experience.

Therapist

Ashley Thao, MSW, LCSWA

Therapist

Kendall Richardson, LCSWA

Kendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Tulane University. She gained valuable experience during her internship at Pasadena Villa, where she developed skills in group facilitation, crisis intervention, and client advocacy.

Kendall has also worked extensively in social services as an advocate and case manager for families with disabled children. Most recently, she served as a case manager for a Florida-based community non-profit focused on social services for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health services. In this role, Kendall provided both individual and family therapeutic and case management services to children and families with high-risk of child welfare intervention.

Kendall excels in crisis intervention, focusing on prevention rather than reaction. She is dedicated to fostering collaboration with her clients to ensure quality and continuity of care. She adopts a holistic and person-centered approach, considering both the client and their family system in her treatment.

Committed to a trauma-informed approach, Kendall has extensive experience working with multi-stressed families and individuals who have faced acute, chronic, and complex trauma. She employs various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Passionate about delivering authentic, candid, and solution-focused therapy, Kendall aims to empower her clients to reach their full potential. She is also a strong advocate for reducing the stigma around mental health, striving to create a safe and supportive space that embraces the vulnerabilities inherent in the human experience.

Therapeutic Yoga Instructor

Leigh Ann Browne, MSW, LCSW

Leigh Ann is a licensed clinical social worker with over five years of experience providing treatment and support to diverse populations with complex needs and an array of mental disorders. She possesses strong diagnostic and clinical skills with ongoing experience providing evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention and Solution Focused Therapy. Leigh Ann was intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by the Linehan Institute in 2013 and implemented a comprehensive DBT program for a local community behavioral health agency. Through the application of DBT, Leigh Ann has become highly skilled in the assessment and risk management of persistently suicidal individuals.

In addition to providing psychiatric assessments and treatment in the emergency room, Leigh Ann is a dedicated yogi with a passion for teaching and promoting wellness, currently teaching Bikram yoga and therapeutic yoga. She combines yoga with the use of evidence-based interventions, incorporating cognitive therapy with mindfulness, meditation, and body movement for the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and emotion regulation.

Leigh Ann’s approach is to teach and help individuals with discovering ways to reclaim their bodies and promote change within themselves through self-discovery, improved insight and the development of practical coping skills. Leigh Ann believes that transformation and growth can occur within anyone despite how complicated their circumstances are. Her therapeutic yoga sessions are rooted in compassion with the goal to empower people to enhance self-awareness, increase mental and physical strength, and to find and embrace their best selves.

Office Coordinator

Anne Wrona

Anne holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, focusing on American Religion and Race, from the College of Charleston. Her educational background enriches her understanding of diverse perspectives in mental health. Beginning her career in the mental health field through clerical and admissions work, Anne has provided support to mental health professionals in enhancing the emotional well-being of their patients by maintaining a collaborative and organized work environment. Committed to ensuring the highest standards of care, Anne focuses her energy on serving patients and their families by meeting them where they are and honoring their unique lived experiences.

Administrative Assistant

Janay Horne

Janay has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, specializing in HR Management from the University of Maryland. Janay possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling her to foster a positive workplace. She is committed to continued professional development and staying up to date on best practices.

Therapist

Meghan Griffin, LCSWA

Meghan is a soon-to-be Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, having earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Longwood University and Master of Social Work with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work in 2023. Meghan practices from a person-first and strength-based approach to therapy, recognizing that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all model of therapy. Meghan takes a humanistic and holistic approach, showing up authentically to sessions and encouraging the clients that she sees to do the same. Valuing respect, autonomy, and empowerment, Meghan strives to work with clients to build their own toolbox of applicable therapeutic skills to work toward their goals, overcome life challenges, and experience wellness across their life dimensions.

Meghan has prior experience working with both court-mandated and self-referral clients working toward recovery in mental health and in substance use. She believes strongly that every person has the ability to recover and change and works to create a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment to facilitate healing. Meghan has experience utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Interventions, and enjoys getting creative with clients in pulling from various therapeutic modalities, such as ACT and Mindfulness-based Art Therapy, to support clients as they navigate the challenges, triumphs, and changes of life.

Therapist

Emily Early, M.S, LCMHCA

Emily is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Associate with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Substance Abuse Counseling. She is a trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist with a person-centered approach, dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for healing. With experience across a range of therapeutic modalities—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—she works collaboratively with clients to encourage growth and resilience. Emily believes in authenticity and compassion, fostering a therapeutic environment where clients feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to embrace their personal growth and healing.
Emily’s professional background includes working in community mental health, residential treatment centers, crisis hotlines, and outpatient settings, where she has supported individuals facing a wide variety of challenges. She has specialized in perinatal mental health for over 2 years, and worked extensively with clients experiencing substance use disorders, perinatal mental health concerns, and incarceration. Emily is committed to helping clients navigate their unique journeys and supporting them in building fulfilling, stable lives.